RN Director of Nursing A

Description

This position is located in the Nursing Department of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS), within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)/Office of Behavioral Health (OBH). ELMHS serves Civil and Forensic Clients and operates two major campus sites in Jackson, Louisiana, with approximately 697 inpatient and residential beds, along with outpatient/community Forensic System locations throughout the State. The total appropriation for ELMHS is approximately $100 million, with authorization for about 1,287 T.O. positions.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.
• Plus one of the following:
• Six years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A bachelor's degree in nursing plus five years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A master's degree in nursing or public health plus five years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A doctorate in nursing or public health plus four years of experience as a licensed registered nurse.

For the official job specifications, please see here .

Job Duties:

1. 50% Nursing-Security Administrative Management
2. 25% Quality Improvement/Special Reports/Special Assignments
3. 15% Multidisciplinary Collaborations/Committees
4. 10% Other Duties

Position-Specific Details:

*This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at ELMHS within 90 days of closing.

Compensation:

• Special Entrance Rate (SER): $4,389.60 biweekly
• Premium Pay (per hour physically worked):
• Retention Pay - $8/hr
• Longevity Pay - $2/hr (increases up to $5/hr)
• Specialty Unit Pay - $2/hr
• Various shift differential pays available

How To Apply:

Click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Include all relevant education and experience. Official transcripts are required if qualifying based on college training or degree, and can be attached online or faxed to (225) 219-1041. Original documentation will be required upon hire.

No Civil Service test score is required for consideration.

Applicants should check their application status via the Current Job Opportunities page. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

For more information, contact:

LDH-ELMHS Human Resources

ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV

225-634-0680

Note: Interview details will be provided during the process. Not all applicants will necessarily be interviewed.

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